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-{{otheruses4|the fruit|the small herb|Plantago}}+==Species Name==
 +N/A
 +===Synonyms===
 +*Plantain
 +*Cooking Banana
 +*Beer Banana
 +*Musa x Paradisiaca
 +==Pictures==
-{{taxobox+==Description==
-|name = Plantain+The world's most popular cooking banana.
-|image = Bananavarieties.jpg+
-|image_caption = Left to right: '''Plantains''', [[red banana]]s, '''[[bananito]]s''', [[Cavendish banana]]s.+*Genetic Group -
-|regnum = [[Plantae]]+===Origin===
-|unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]+
-|unranked_classis = [[Monocots]]+
-|unranked_ordo = [[Commelinids]]+
-|ordo = [[Zingiberales]]+
-|familia = [[Musaceae]]+
-|genus = ''[[Musa (genus)|Musa]]''+
-|species = '''''M. paradisiaca'''''+
-|binomial = ''Musa paradisiaca''+
-|}}+
-'''Musa paradisiaca''', the '''plantain''' ({{pron-en|ˈplæntən/, /ˈplænteɪn/, or /plænˈtion}} ) is a crop in the genus ''[[Musa (genus)|Musa]]'' and is generally used for cooking, in contrast to the soft, sweet [[banana]] (which is sometimes called the dessert banana). +
-The population of North America was first introduced to the ''banana plantain'', and in the United States and Europe "banana" generally refers to that variety. The word "banana" is often used (some would say incorrectly, although there is no formal botanical distinction between bananas and plantains) to describe other plantain varieties, and names may reflect local uses or characteristics of varieties: ''cooking plantain'', ''banana plantain'', ''beer banana'', ''bocadillo plantain'' (the little one), etc. All members of the genus ''Musa'' are indigenous to the tropical region of Southeast Asia, including the Malay Archipelago and northern Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://agroforestry.net/tti/Musa-banana-plantain.pdf|title=Musa species (banana and plantain)|format=PDF}}</ref>+*Date realized in trade -
-Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas. Bananas are most often eaten raw, while plantains usually require cooking or other processing, and are used either when green or under-ripe (and therefore [[starch]]y) or overripe (and therefore sweet). Plantains are a [[staple food]] in the [[tropical]] regions of the world, treated in much the same way as [[potato]]es and with a similar neutral flavour and texture when the unripe fruit is cooked by steaming, boiling or frying. Regions with Plantain crops include the [[Southern United States]], the [[Caribbean]], [[Central America]], [[Bolivia]], [[Peru]], [[Ecuador]], [[Colombia]], [[Southern Region, Brazil|Southern Brazil]], the [[Canary Islands]], [[Madeira]], [[Egypt]], [[Cameroon]], [[Nigeria]], [[Uganda]], [[Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa]], and [[Taiwan]]. Farmers grow plantains as far north as [[Northern California]] and as far south as [[KwaZulu-Natal]].+===Usage===
-Plantains are in the genus ''[[Musa (genus)|Musa]]'', and are mostly sterile [[triploid]] [[hybrids]] between the species ''Musa acuminata'' (A genome), and ''Musa balbisiana'' (B genome). ''Musa'' species are likely native to India and Southern Asia. It is assumed that the Portuguese Franciscan friars were responsible for the introduction of plantains from [[Africa]] to the [[Caribbean]] islands and other parts of the [[Americas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Musa/index.html|title=Bananas and plantains}}</ref>+==Flowering==
-== Use of parts other than the fruit ==+*Time To Bloom -
-===Plantain flowers===+
-[[Image:Banana flower edit2.jpg|thumb|200px|''Musa x paradisiaca'' flower]]+
-Each pseudostem of a plantain plant will flower only once, and all the flowers grow at the end of its shoot in a large bunch consisting of multiple hands with individual fingers (the fruits). Only the first few hands will become fruits. In Vietnam the young male flower, at the end of the bunch, is used in salad. In the [[cuisine of Laos]], the plantain flower is typically eaten raw in [[vermicelli]] soups. [[Thoran]] is made in [[Kerala]] with the end of the bunch (called "Koompu" in [[Malayalam]]) and is considered to be highly nutritious.+
-===Plantain leaves===+*Time To Harvest -
-[[Image:Lunch from Karnataka on a plantain leaf.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Lunch from [[Southern India]] served on a plantain leaf. ''See Image for extended descriptions''.]]+
-Traditionally plantain leaves are used like plates in several dishes, such as [[Venezuela]]n [[Hallaca]]s, while serving [[south Indian]] [[Thali]] or during [[sadya]]. A traditional southern Indian meal is served on a plantain leaf with the position of the different food items on the leaf having a significant importance. They also have a religious significance in many [[Hindu]] rituals. They add a subtle but essential aroma to the dish. In the Indian state of [[Kerala]], a food preparation called "[[Ada]]" is made in plantain leaves. Plantain leaves are also used in making "Karimeen Pollichathu" in [[Kerala]]. +
-The leaves are fairly widely available in grocery stores or open air markets in [[Venezuela]] and can exceed two meters in length. They are also used to stimulate appetite as a fragrant smell is given off when hot food is placed on top of the leaf. In [[Nicaragua]] they wrap [[Nacatamal]]es, as well as [[Vigoron]], [[Vaho]] and other dishes. In [[Peru]] they are often used to wrap the famous [[Tamale]] (Tamales). In [[Honduras]], [[Costa Rica]], [[Panama]], and [[Colombia]], these are usually used to wrap [[tamale]]s before and while cooking, and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in. The plantain is the main food source of the [[Dominican Republic]], and is used just as much as, if not more than, rice. [[Mangu (dish)|Mangu]] and [[Sancocho]] are two signature dishes that revolve around the plantain. The leaves are also dried and used to wrap corn dough before it is boiled to make Fanti kenkey, a fine [[Ghana]]ian dish eaten with ground pepper, onions, tomatoes and fish.+==Cultivation==
-Plantain leaves are similar to banana leaves but are larger and stronger, therefore reducing waste. They are lightly smoked over an open fire and this adds to their toughness, giving it improved storage properties and flavour. With plantain leaves there is a lot less disposal (pieces too small to use) than with banana leaves, which makes them a better choice.+*Mature Height -
-===Plantain shoot===+*Survival Zone -
-The plantain will only fruit once. After harvesting the fruit, the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled (like an [[onion]]) to get a [[cylinder (geometry)|cylinder]] shaped soft shoot. This can be chopped and first steamed, then fried with [[masala]] powder, to make an excellent dish. This dish is called ''[[Posola]]'' in [[Assamese language|Assamese]] and a distinct part of [[Cuisine of Assam|Assamese cuisine]]. In [[Kerala]] a [[thoran]] is made out of the shoot.+*Fruiting Zone -
-==As food==+*Cold Hardiness -
-[[Image:PreparedPacu VillaTunari.jpg|right|thumb|240px|right|Plantains served over grilled [[Pacu (fish)|pacu]].]]+
-Plantain has been consumed as human food since prehistory. Over the millennia use has evolved of consumption of various parts of the Plantain plant.+
-===Steamed, Boiled or Fried===+*Wind -
-In countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Honduras and Jamaica the plantain is either simply fried, boiled or added to a soup. In [[Kerala]] ripe plantain is steamed and is a popular breakfast dish. In Ghana, boiled plantain is eaten with "kontomire" stew, cabbage stew or "fante-fante"(fish) stew.The boiled plaintain can be mixed with groundnut paste, pepper,onion and palm oil to make "eto" which is eaten with avocado pear.+
-===Rootstock===+*Sun -
-The rootstock which bears the leaves is soft and full of starch just before the flowering period, and it is sometimes used as food in [[Ethiopia]]; the young shoots of several species are cooked and eaten.+
-===Fruit===+*Taste Description -
-Plantains can be used for cooking at any stage of ripeness, and very ripe plantain can be eaten raw. As the plantain ripens, it becomes sweeter and its color changes from green to yellow to black, just like its cousin the banana. Green plantains are firm and [[starch]]y and resemble potatoes in flavor. Yellow plantains are softer and starchy but sweet. Extremely ripe plantains are softer, deep yellow pulp that is much sweeter than the earlier stages of ripeness. +
-Plantains in the yellow to black stages can be used in sweet dishes. Steam-cooked plantains are considered a nutritious food for infants and the elderly. A ripe plantain is used as food for infants at weaning: it is mashed with a pinch of salt and is believed to be more easily digestible than ripe banana.+*Personal Notes -
-[[Image:Tenerife.jpg|right|thumb|240px|right|Plaintain packing facility, circa 1900]]+
-The juice from peeling the plant can stain clothing and hands, and it can be very difficult to remove.+
-===Dried flour===+*Growth tips -
-Plantains are also dried and ground into flour; banana meal forms an important foodstuff, with the following constituents: water 10.62, albuminoids 3.55, [[fat]] 1.15, [[carbohydrate]]s 81.67+
-===Drink===+===Known Afflictions===
-Plantain fruit can be brewed into an [[alcoholic beverage|alcoholic drink]].+*Pests -
-===Chips===+*Susceptible Diseases -
-{{main|Banana chips}}+Panama
-[[Image:Plantain chips.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Plantain chips]]+*Resistant Diseases -
-After removing the skin, unripe fruit can be sliced (1 or 2&nbsp;mm thick) and [[deep-frying|deep-fried]] in boiling oil, to produce chips. This preparation of plantain is also known as 'tostones' in some of [[Central America]]n and [[South America]]n countries and as platanutres in Puerto Rico. In [[Cuba]], the [[Dominican Republic]], [[Guatemala]], and [[Puerto Rico]], tostones are twice-fried patties (see below). In [[Haiti]] these slices are referred to as 'bannan fris,'in the thinly sliced chips are referred to as 'chicharritas' or 'mariquitas,' (when sliced thinly along the long axis of the fruit) Both dishes are very popular as snacks and appetizers. In [[Guyana]] they are called "Plantain Chips." In [[Ecuador]] they are called "chifles" with a thicker variant named "patacones." Chips fried in [[coconut]] oil and sprinkled with salt called "Upperi" or "Kaya Varuthathu" is a popular snack in the southern [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]] and an important item in [[Sadya]], a vegetarian feast prepared during festive occasions. The chips are typically labeled 'Plantain Chips' if they are made of green plantains that taste starchy like [[potato chips]]. In [[Honduras]] they are called tajadas. If the chips are made from sweeter fruit, they are called '[[Banana chips|Banana Chips]].' They can also be sliced vertically to create a variation known as Plantain Strips. Plantain chips are also a popular treat in [[Jamaica]] and in [[Nigeria]] (where it is called '''''ipekere''''' by the Yoruba).+
-The Plaintains are used quite frequently in countries such as [[Guatemala]], [[Haiti]], [[Puerto Rico]], [[Mexico]], [[Belize]], [[Cuba]], [[Honduras]], [[Ecuador]], [[Guyana]], [[The United States]], and [[Peru]].+
-===Plátanos Maduros===<!--What is the etymology of "maduros"?-->+==Research Notes==
-After removing the skin, the ripened fruit can be sliced (3-4&nbsp;mm thick) and pan fried in oil until golden brown or according to preference. In [[Dominican Republic]], [[Ecuador]], [[Colombia]], [[Honduras]] (where they are usually eaten with the native sour cream), and [[Venezuela]], they are also eaten baked in the oven (sometimes with cinnamon). Salt is only added to green plantains.+
-Plátanos Maduros are a delicacy in [[Dominican Republic]], [[Haiti]], [[El Salvador]], [[Guatemala]], [[Ecuador]], [[Honduras]], [[Panama]], [[Peru]], [[Colombia]], [[Cuba]], [[Puerto Rico]] (where they are called "amarillos"), [[Jamaica]], [[Trinidad & Tobago]] (although just called plantain), [[Nicaragua]] and in [[Venezuela]]. In [[Costa Rica]] they are sprinkled with [[sugar]]. In Western [[Nigeria]] fried sliced plantains are known as dodo, and in [[Cameroon]], they are known as missole.+*Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
-===Banana cue, Turon, and Arroz a la Cubana===+*Typical Price Range -
-In the Philippines, banana cue is one of the most popular snack items at home, school, office and just about anywhere in the archipelago where plantain is grown. Banana cue may be a misnomer as it is not really cooked in a skewer over a hot ember like a barbecue. Rather, the peeled flesh of underripe plantain are fried in a boiling oil over a medium fire before they are held in a skewer ready for sale. There are two ways to prepare a banana cue. One way is to fry the peeled banana in a boiling oil with some amount of brown sugar thrown in to caramelize the flesh. Another way is to fry the flesh in a boiling oil until done. When done, they are scooped out of the cooking pan and placed on a dripping pan to allow the oil to drip before a generous amount of refined sugar is sprinkled over them.+
-Sri Lankas Ash Plantains ( Called "Alu Kesel" ) is generally used for cooking. In some occasions used as a ayurvedic medicine.+===Members Growing This Banana===
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-Philippine plantains (called ''saba'') are much smaller than the Latin American varieties, usually around 4-5&nbsp;inches and somewhat boxy in shape. They are eaten mostly in the ripe stage as a dessert or sweet snack-- often simply boiled, in syrup, or sliced lengthwise and fried, then sprinkled with sugar. They are also quite popular in this fried form (without the sugar) in the well-loved local dish, ''arroz a la cubana'', consisting of minced picadillo-style seasoned beef, white rice, and fried eggs, with the fried plantains on the side. In addition, there is the equally popular midday snack ''turon'', sliced ripe plantain wrapped in Chinese egg roll wrapper and deep-fried with a brown sugar glaze.+==External==
 +*Links
 +*:(Links to other useful pages on the web that mention this banana. Example: [http://www.bananas.org International Banana Society])
-The traditional South American style large plantains (grown in the southern Philippines) are now increasingly available in local Manila markets, though their use is limited, as a relatively small number of Filipinos are aware that they can be eaten as a savoury (e.g. as ''tostones'', ''patacones'', and so on).+*Sources
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-===Tajadas===<!-- This section is linked from [[Nicaragua]] -->+
-[[Image:NicaraguanGalloPinto.jpg|thumb|right|A typical [[Nicaragua]]n dish containing [[gallopinto]], tajadas, fried cheese and cabbage.]]+
-In [[Honduras]], [[Panama]] and [[Venezuela]] fried ripened plantain slices are known as "tajadas." They are customary in most typical meals, such as the Venezuelan [[Pabellón criollo]]. The host or waiter may also offer them as "barandas" (guard rails) in common slang - as the long slices are typically placed on the sides of a full dish, and therefore look as such. Some variations include adding honey or sugar and frying the slices in butter, to obtain a golden caramel; the result has a sweeter taste and a characteristic pleasant smell.+
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-In [[Honduras]], they are a popular takeaway food, usually with fried chicken, though they are also regularly eaten at home. They are popular chips sold in "pulperias" (minimarkets). In [[Panama]], "tajadas" are eaten daily together with steamed rice, meat and beans, thus making up an essential part of the Panamanian diet, as with Honduras.+
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-By contrast, in [[Nicaragua]], "tajadas" are fried unripened plantain slices and are traditionally served in a [[fritanga]] or with fried pork, or on their own on green banana leaves, either with a cabbage salad or fresh cheese.+
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-On [[Colombia]]'s Caribbean coast, "tajadas" of fried green plantain are consumed along with grilled meats, and are the dietary equivalent of the French-fried potato of Europe and North America.+
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-===Tostones / Patacones / Tachinos===+
-{{main|Tostones}}+
-[[Image:Fryingplantains10-28-06b.jpg|240px|right|thumb|Tostones as they are fried a second time.]]+
-Tostones (also known as patacones in Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador) are twice-fried plantain patties often served as a side, appetizer, or snack. Plantains are sliced in 4-cm (1.5-in) long pieces and fried in oil. The segments are then removed and individually smashed down either with a bottle's bottom side or with a tostonera to about half their original height. Finally, the pieces are fried again and then seasoned to taste, often with salt. In some countries like [[Haiti]], [[Cuba]], and [[Dominican Republic]] the tostones are dipped in criole sauce from chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp before eaten. This is also very popular in [[Puerto Rico]]. In some South American countries, the name 'tostones' is used to describe this food when prepared at home and also plantain chips (mentioned above), which are typically purchased from a store. In western [[Venezuela]], patacones are very popular. Plantains are again sliced in long pieces and fried in oil, then they are used to make sandwiches with pork, beef, chicken, vegetables and ketchup. They can be made with unripe "patacon verde" or ripe "patacon amarillo" plantains.+
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-===Fufu de platano===+
-Fufu de platano (fufu made from plantain) is a traditional and very popular lunch dish in Cuba. It is a [[fufu]] (thick porridge) made by boiling the plantains in water and mashing with a fork. The fufu is then mixed with chicken stock and [[sofrito]], a sauce made from pork lard, garlic, onions, pepper, tomato sauce, a touch of vinegar and cumin. Fufu is also a common dish made in Ghana, Nigeria and other West African countries. It is made in a similar fashion as the Cuban fufu, but is sometimes combined with cassava.+
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-===Yo-Yo===+
-In [[Venezuela]], a yo-yo is a traditional dish made of two short slices of fried ripened plantain (see [[Plantain#Tajadas|Tajadas]]) placed on top of each other with local soft white cheese in the middle (in a sandwich-like fashion) and held together with toothpicks. The arrangement is dipped in beaten eggs and fried again until the cheese melts and the yo-yo acquires a deep golden hue. They are served as sides or entrees.+
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-===Chifles===+
-Chifles is the Spanish term used in [[Peru]] and [[Ecuador]] for fried green plantains sliced (1 or 2&nbsp;mm thick), it is also used to describe plantain chips which are sliced thinner.+
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-===[[Mofongo]]===+
-Native to [[Dominican Republic]] and popular in countries such as [[Puerto Rico]], [[Mofongo]] is made by mashing boiled then fried or sometimes just fried plantain in a mortar or food processor with little stock. Garlic and pork crackling, bacon, chicken, shellfish, vegetables, spices, or herbs are also added. The resulting mixture is formed into cylinders the size of about two fists and eaten warm, usually with chicken stock or broth.+
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-Mofongo relleno, meaning stuffed, may contain stewed beef, chicken or seafood poured in a center crater formed with the serving spoon.+
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-===[[Alcapurria]]===+
-A fried mixture of beef, mainly of [[Yautía]] - Taro that may contain plantains, green [[banana]] and other tubers native to [[Puerto Rico]].+
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-===Relleno de Maduros===+
-A popular Caribbean dish which originated in Puerto Rico. It is sweet plantain mashed with egg and flour stuffed with raisins, olives, capers, ground meat and spices, then rolled into a ball and fried.+
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-===Pastelon De Amarillos===+
-A traditional Puerto Rican dish, it is like lasagne but uses sweet plantains to replace the pasta.+
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-===Mangú ===+
-A traditional dish from the [[Dominican Republic]], consisting of peeled green, boiled plantains, mashed and softened with olive oil (any other oil will do) and enough of the hot water they were boiled in so that the consistency should be a little stiffer that mashed potatoes. It is traditionally eaten for breakfast topped with sautéed onions and accompanied by fried eggs, fried cheese or salami and avocado.+
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-===Dodo===+
-Plantain is popular in [[West Africa]] especially [[Cameroon]] and [[Nigeria]];it is generally called dodo (Dough - Dough). The ripe plantain is usually sliced diagonally for a large oval shape, then fried in oil to a golden brown consistency.+
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-===Kpekere===+
-[[Kpekere]] is the term used for fried unripe plantains in [[Nigeria]]. The plantain is usually thinly sliced and fried in hot oil and has a crunchy texture.+
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-===Bole===+
-''Bole'' is the term used for roasted plantain in [[Nigeria]]. The plantain is usually barbecued/grilled and served with roasted fish, ground [[peanut]]s and a hot palm oil sauce. It is very popular as a lunch snack in southern and western Nigeria, for example Rivers and Lagos states. It is popular among the working class as a quick mid-day meal.+
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-===Matoke===+
-Matoke is a plantain dish common in East Africa. The plantains are peeled, wrapped in the plant's leaves and set in a cooking pot (sufuria) on the stalks which have been removed from the leaves. The pot is then placed on a charcoal fire and the matoke is steamed for a couple of hours in water placed in the bottom of the cooking pot. While uncooked, the matoke is white and fairly hard. Cooking turns it soft and yellow. The matoke is then mashed while still wrapped in the leaves and often served on a fresh leaf. It is then eaten with a sauce made of vegetables, ground peanut, or some type of meat (goat and beef are common).+
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-===Ethakka Appam/Pazham Pori===+
-Ethakka Appam, Pazham (banana) Boli or Pazham Pori is a term used for fried plantain in the southern Indian state of [[Kerala]]. The plantain is usually dipped in sweetened wheat flour batter and then fried in coconut or vegetable oil. It is a very popular snack among Keralites. This is very similar to Goreng Pisang (Malay for Fried Bananas), which is a dessert common to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.+
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-===Aloco===+
-Plantains are used in the [[Ivory Coast]] dish [[aloco]] as the main ingredient. Fried plantains are covered in an onion-tomato sauce, often with a grilled fish between the plantains and sauce.<ref>{{cite web+
-| url = http://www.congocookbook.com/c0205.html+
-| title = Aloco recipe+
-| accessdate = 2006-08-12+
-| work = Aloco+
-| publisher = congocookbook.com+
-}}</ref>+
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-==Production trends==+
-[[Image:2005plantain.PNG|thumb|right|Plantain output in 2005]]+
-[[FAO]] reports that Uganda was the top producer of plantain in 2005 followed by Colombia.+
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-==References==+
-{{refimprove|date=March 2007}}+
-{{reflist}}+
-* {{cite book+
- | last = Oke+
- | first = O.L. +
- | authorlink = +
- | coauthors = and J. Redhead, Dr M.A. Hussain+
- | title = Roots, tubers, plantains and bananas in human nutrition+
- | publisher = Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Informartion Network on Post-Harvest Operations (INPhO) +
- | date = 1998+
- | location = [[Rome]], [[Italy]]+
- | pages = 198+
- | url = http://www.fao.org/docrep/T0207E/T0207E00.HTM+
- | doi = +
- | id = FAO code: 86, AGRIS: SO1, ISBN 92-5-102862-1 }}+
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-==External links==+
-* [http://www.iita.org/cms/details/banana_plantain_details.aspx?newsid=268&zoneid=66&activity=Banana%20and%20plantain%20systems&a=184 Plantain research at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)]+
-* [http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/plafru51.html Botanical.com: Plantain Fruit]+
-* [http://bananas.bioversityinternational.org/ Banana and plantain section of Bioversity International]+
-* [http://foodjamaica.net/category/fried-plantains/ Recipe for Fried Plantains]+
-* [http://www.tripzit.com/evilplantain.htm Pop Culture Reference to the plantain]+
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-[[Category:Bananas|*]]+
-[[Category:Tropical agriculture]]+
-[[Category:Underutilized crops]]+
-[[Category:Fruit vegetables]]+
-[[Category:Staple foods]]+
-[[Category:Jamaican cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Cuban cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Haitian cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Puerto Rican cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Dominican Republic cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Honduran cuisine]]+
-[[Category:Nigerian cuisine]]+
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-[[de:Kochbanane]]+
-[[es:Musa acuminata]]+
-[[fr:Banane plantain]]+
-[[nl:Bakbanaan]]+
-[[no:Kokebanan]]+
-[[pl:Banan zwyczajny]]+
-[[pt:Banana-da-terra]]+
-[[sv:Kokbanan]]+

Revision as of 22:00, 18 June 2009

Contents

Species Name

N/A

Synonyms

  • Plantain
  • Cooking Banana
  • Beer Banana
  • Musa x Paradisiaca

Pictures

Description

The world's most popular cooking banana.

  • Genetic Group -

Origin

  • Date realized in trade -

Usage

Flowering

  • Time To Bloom -
  • Time To Harvest -

Cultivation

  • Mature Height -
  • Survival Zone -
  • Fruiting Zone -
  • Cold Hardiness -
  • Wind -
  • Sun -
  • Taste Description -
  • Personal Notes -
  • Growth tips -

Known Afflictions

  • Pests -
  • Susceptible Diseases -

Panama

  • Resistant Diseases -

Research Notes

  • Links to useful discussion threads in the forum:
  • Typical Price Range -

Members Growing This Banana

External

  • Sources
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